
Kids
Julie Morgenstern, author of "Time to Parent," talks about the scheduling pressures families face and gives advice on how to organize your time so you can be a better parent,
Air Date: March 29, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45CHOP developing Pediatric Cell Atlas to better understand childhood health and disease
The atlas would map every cell in a child’s body and advance understanding of how and why pediatric diseases occur.
6 years ago
To curb kids’ sugary drink habits, pediatricians call for soda taxes nationally
The nation's leading group of kids' doctors has endorsed a range of strategies designed to curb children's consumption — including taxes on sugary drinks and marketing limits.
6 years ago
In our Monday Regional Roundup, we talk about a proposed hyperloop for Pa, Delaware's popular vote bill, and teenage sleep and school start times.
Air Date: March 18, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:44Rise in depression among teens, young adults could be linked to social media use
A study finds the percentage of U.S. teens and young adults reporting mental distress, depression and suicidal thoughts and actions has risen significantly in 10 years.
6 years ago
Devon Still remains focused on the fight against cancer
Leah Still is nearing four years in remission and her father has become an author, motivational speaker, and an inspiration.
6 years ago
U.S. Sen. Casey of Pa. urging ‘transformative’ investment in child care subsidies
While Trump proposes a $1 billion bump in federal spending on child care, Senate Democrats are stumping for a cap how much some families pay out of pocket.
6 years ago
Della Duck, intrepid space explorer and amputee, comes to TV
Della Duck is a brave and resourceful fowl, the sort that refuses to be defeated by a solo crash landing on the moon — even when it costs her a leg.
6 years ago
11 things you can do to adjust to losing that 1 hour of sleep this weekend
As clocks march ahead of time on March 10, 2019 and daylight saving time begins, there is a lot of anxiety around losing the hour of sleep and how to adjust to this change.
6 years ago
Pa. Health Sec: Don’t listen to Rand Paul on vaccines
In a recent health committee hearing, the Republican U.S. Senator said vaccines shouldn’t be mandatory, and suggested they give people a false sense of security.
6 years ago
Laurie Halse Anderson’s new memoir ‘Shout’
A conversation with YA fiction writer Laurie Halse Anderson on her own sexual assault when she was 13 years old and how to talk to young people about sexual violence.
Air Date: March 6, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Please Touch Museum exhibit teaches children about Muslim culture
A life-sized Middle Eastern sailboat, artifacts, and lively demonstrations by Muslim artists are featured in the Please Touch Museum’s latest exhibition: America to Zanzibar.
6 years ago
Listen 1:27Could registry of adverse reactions to vaccinations separate fear from fact?
Senator Robert Singer has proposed establishing a registry in the N.J. Department of Health that would track any adverse reactions experienced by children under the age of 19.
6 years ago
When kids ask (really) tough questions: A quick guide
Anyone with kids in their lives knows what it's like to be surprised by a tough question. It can come at any time, often when you least expect it.
6 years ago
YouTube bans comments on videos deemed vulnerable to pedophiles, amid ad pullback
YouTube is disabling comments on millions of videos featuring minors, responding to accusations that pedophiles use comments to network and share links.
6 years ago